Whole Wheat Bread Pakoda

North Indian Vegetarian Snacks Special

Punjabi Cuisine
Whole Wheat Bread Pakoda
Serves 2

Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Bread-

For Batter (Pakoda Batter):
Chickpea/Gram Flour (Besan)- 1/4 cup
Caraway Seeds (Ajwain/Vamu)-
Salt- To Taste
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder- 1/2 Tsp. (optional)
Red Chilli Powder- 1 Tsp.

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- For Deep Frying

For Stuffing:
Potatoes- Boiled & Mashed
Onions-
Green Chillies-
Salt- to Taste
Fresh Coriander Leaves- a few Sprigs

Method:

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French Loaf @ Chennai

one of the Better locations of French Loaf are in ECR, Nungambakkam, T Nagar Chennai

Blueberry Mousse

 Mango Mousse

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McCain Frozen Snacks

McCain Frozen Snacks launched in India around 2011

McCain Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki is a classic combination of mashed potatoes and traditional Indian spices that can be shallow fried or deep fried

These can be eaten just like that or with any Dip/Sauce or can also be used as a Stuffing in the Sandwich/Bun/Rolls

McCain Cheese Mozarella Sticks

McCain Chilli Garlic Bites

McCain French Fries & McCain Smiles

Smiles are Crunchy Potato Treats made from Mashed Potato that are Crisp on the outside and Creamy on inside

Prepared from Fresh Potato these are shaped into Happy Faces to add fun and variety to any regular meal

They can be Baked or Fried & can be served with either Tomato Ketchup, Mayonnaise or any other Dipping Sauce

McCain Smiles- 2 Pieces
Bread- 2 Slices
Cheese Slice- 1
Lettuce Leaves- Few
Tomato- Few slices
Butter- Optional
Oil- For Deep Frying

Deep fry McCain Smiles for 3 minutes or until golden yellow and keep aside.

Butter one side of each bread slice.

Take one buttered slice of bread and evenly top it with tomato mayonnaise.

Place some lettuce followed by slices of tomato and cheese.

Finally arrange McCain Smiles and close with the other slice of buttered bread to make your delicious sandwich!

McCain Super Wedges

McCain Tandoori Veggie Nuggets

Karnataka & Kannada Cuisine!

Mysore:
Can travel easily from Bengaluru on NH-17, distance of 142 Kms which takes about 2 Hrs 48 Mins


Famous Hanumanthu Mutton Pulao Hotel/Mess at Akbar Road, Mandi Mohalla is famous for its Special Mutton/Chicken Pulao 100/- per Plate, Muton Chaap 70/- 
nothing is available for Vegetarians here though
Celebrities like Actor Rajkumar frequented here


Kamath Lokaruchi on Mysore-Bengaluru State Highway (NH 17) is a Pure Vegetarian Restaurant
We can personally vouch for Kamath's presence on those never ending Highways (in between Chennai to Bengaluru & till Karnataka-Maharashtra Border)

Menu items like tempting Maddur Vada (famous in the Mysore Bengaluru Area made of Rice Flour, Semolina, Maida, Onion, Curry Leaves, grated Coconut, Asafoetida), Banana Coconut Chilli Bajji, Neer Dosa, Steamed Idli Vada wrapped in Banana Leaf, Rava Dosa






Mughal Darbar has Arabic influence in their Recipes

Special Mutton Biryani
Titar Kebab bred in Farms, dry spices rubbed & roasted
Chicken Afghani Chef's own creation



Phalaamrutha Ice Cream Shop:

can get a Scoop for as less as 8/-
made from locally grown Fresh Vanillla, Chocolate




City Tour:
One should definitely witness the Huge Grand Royal Celebration Phenomenon during the Major Indian Festival of Navratri in Mysore

Chamundeshwari Temple
Goddess Demon killed Demon Bakasura



Srirangapatnam
Tipu Sultan's Kingdom


Ranganata Temple
1200 years ago Tipu Sultan's father prayed here so this place was spared from attack

St. Joseph's Cathedral
Year 1234 

Clay Decorative Items sold on Highway by the Rajasthani/Gujarati Potters






Udupi:
Krishna Temple (Mutt)
serve about 10000 pilgrims everyday
temple's own Coconut Groves, Vegetable Gardens, Yoghurt with about 600 employees

Kitchens are almost 800 Years Old & areas where only Priests are allowed
prepared without Onion & Garlic

Rasam
Papad/Happala
Sambar secret here is the Molasses which isn't added in Homes
Steamed Rice
Sweets like Mysore Pak




Hampi:
Try the Luxury Accomodation Royal Orchid Hotel in Kireeti

Vegit Mixes

Vegit Mixes

Potato/Aloo Mash

Potato/Aloo Hara Bhara Kebab Mix

Potato/Aloo Veg Cutlet Mix

Vegit's Aloo Bonda, Aloo Tikki, Cheese Balls, Veg Cutlet etc..

Brijwasi Sweets @ Chennai

Brijwasi Sweets located on Usman Road T Nagar & Teynampet Chennai

'Catch it if you can' Best Samosas if you get there by 430 pm, piping Hot from the Pan!!

Mathura Pedas are made with lot of Time taking procedure where Dried Milk Solids (Khoya/Mava) is roasted till light Brown in color which then is mixed with Cardamom Powder & finally rolled in Castor Sugar (Bura/Tagar)


 

Milk Cake

Motichur Laddoo 

 

Kesar Peda 



One of the good Samosa-Jalebi  or Doodh-Jalebi (which can be has in a true North Indian style combo) is available here

Fresh Phulka/Roti-Sabzi (without Onion-Garlic) is also some thing to lightly eat as a Tiffin item








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Split Black Gram Fritters (Chilkewali Urad Dal Medu Vada/Garelu)

Indian Vegetarian Snacks Special

Indian Festive Season Special

Andhra/Tamil Nadu Cuisine

Skinned Split Black Gram Fritters (Chilkewali Urad Dal Medu Vada/Garelu)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Skinned Black Gram (Chilkewali Urad Dal)- 1 Cup

Water- 2 Cup

Onion- 1, Finely Chopped

Green Chillies- 5, Finely Chopped

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- For Deep Frying

Salt- To Taste

Curry Leaves- Few Sprigs

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 4 Tbsp., Finely Chopped

Method:

Clean, Wash & Soak the Urad Dal with Enough Water for about 2 Hours

Preferably in Wet Grinder for Authentic Taste, Grind the Dal into a Thick Paste 

Sprinkle Little/No Water as this would be required for Grinding the Dal Easily

Mix the Chopped Onion, Chopped Green Chillies, Chopped Coriander Leaves & Salt in the Dal Paste

Heat Oil in a Wide Mouthed Non Stick Pan

Wet the Front of the Milk Packet with Water & take a Small Portion of the Dal Paste in the Centre of the Mil Packet

Make a Hole exactly in the Centre & Gently Drop the Prepared Doughnut Shaped Fritter in Hot Oil from the Side of the Pan

Fry in Medium Flame till the Fritters turn Golden Brown & Crispy

Drain from the Oil & Put on a Plate with Absorbent Paper to Absorb the Extra Oil

Serve Hot with Traditional Andhra Ginger Pickle/Tomato Pickle/Coconut Chutney!

Tips:

Skinned Black Gram (Urad Dal/Menapappu) is Tradtionally Eaten on the 3rd Day of the 4-Day 'Makar Sankranti' known as 'Kanuma', so take this Day as a Great Reason to Feast on this Indian Delicacy!

This is a Healthier Version of the Traditional Medu Vadas where Urad Dal with Skin is used to enrich Fibre in the Diet making it Lighter & a little more Guilt Free :)!!

Another Method to Prepare the Vadas is to Wet Palm & Take a Small Portion of the Dal Paste in the Centre of the Palm & Follow the Same Procedure as Above

Also, the Coconut Chutney Recipe follows in the next post..

Variations:

Traditionally the Fritters are made from (Urad Dal without Skin) following the same method as above

Alternatively, Cumin Seeds & Freshly Ground Black Pepper Powder is added to the Vadas

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Evergreen Sweet House @ New Delhi

Evergreen Sweet House @ Green Park New Delhi

have been around since 1960's

must try Starters/Chaat
Golgappe
Aloo Tikki with Chole
Chole Bhature
Dahi Bhalle

must try Main Course
Veg Thali
Mixed Veg Sabzi, Paneer, dry Pindi Chole, Salad, Puri/Roti/Naan, Rice, Sweet

Fruits, Sprouts,


 

Petha Paan- Sweet with Petha Outside & Rabdi Inside

Special Matka Kulfi- Has Dominant Flavours of Pista Saffron

Delhi-ites Taste Buds have changed over the years from the Traditional Sweets to ones prepared in Less Sugar, Oil & Ghee

Some of the Favourites are the Laddoos Prepared in Desi Ghee like the Motichur Laddoo, Panjiri & Besan Laddoo

Laddoo of Delhi is an Important part of all Major Ceremonies & Functions of the City

On Occasions like Diwali, we like to get Our Sweets Gift Wrapped mostly from Evergreen Sweet House!

Gujia during Holi is one of the Specialities




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Deep Fried Green Chilli Dipped in Gram Flour Stuffing (Mirchi Pakoda/Mirapakaya Bajji)

Indian Vegetarian Snacks Special

Andhra Cuisine

Deep Fried Green Chilli Dipped in Gram Flour Stuffing (Mirchi Pakoda/Mirapakaya Bajji)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Sweet Banana Green Chillies- 8 No’s

ChickPea/Gram Flour (Besan)- 1- ½ Cups

Carom Seeds (Ajwain)-

Onion Seeds (Kalonji)-

Salt- To Taste

Red Chilli Powder-

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- For Deep Frying

Method:

Wash, Towel Dry, Slit & De-Seed the Banana Green Chillies

In a Bowl, Mix Besan, Ajwain, Kalonji, Salt, Red Chilli Powder with Water to form a Thick Pancake style Batter

Dip Each Chilly Piece in the Batter Fully till the Chilli is entirely coated

Gently Slide in the Oil from a Side of the Pan

Fry till Golden Brown on both sides

Drain in a Plate with Absorbent Paper 

Serve Hot with Tomato Ketchup!

Variations:
There are other varieties of Chillies available which can be used for this Recipe also

There are other methods & stuffing which can be used to make the Mirchi ka Pakoda like Boiled & mashed Potato etc.

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Okra Chips

Indian Vegetarian Snacks Special

Okra Chips

Serves 2

English- LadyFinger/Okra 
Hindi- Bhindi
Kannada- Bhendekayi

Malayalam- Vendakka

Tamil- Vendaikai

Telugu- Bendakaya

Ingredients:

LadyFinger/Okra (Bhindi/Bendakaya)- 500 Grams

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- For Deep Frying

Bengal Gram Flour (Besan)- ½ Tsp.

Carom Seeds (Ajwain)- 1 Tsp.

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- 1Tsp.

Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch)- 1 Tsp.

Chat Masala- 1 Tsp.

Salt- To Taste

Lemon Juice- 1 No.

Method:

Wash the Bhindi and then Dry Thoroughly

Remove the Top Stem of Bhindi & Slit Diagonally into Long Thin Slices

Heat the Oil on a Medium Flame

Put the Bhindi in a Large Bowl and Sprinkle the Dry Ingredients (Besan, Ajwain, Haldi, Red Chilli Powder, Chat Masala, Salt) & Mix Well

Just before Frying, Season The Bhindi with Salt

Deep fry the Bhindi Slices in Small Quantity until Crisp and Drain on Plain Paper

Garnish with the Lemon Juice and Serve with Steamed Rice

Tips:

To get the Perfect Recipe for any Bhindi Recipe, make sure follow the Proper Method where the Bhindi is Washed, Cleaned, Completely Dried with a Cloth (Bhindi needs to be Completely Dry before Cutting into Pieces or else the Cut Bhindi will be Sticky during Sauteing/Frying), Trimmed at both Ends

Be Careful while heating the Oil as too much Heat may Burn the Bhindi easily while Deep Frying

Seasoning with Salt should done only at the time of Frying or else the Bhindi tends to release Water & turns Soggy

Can Add Sesame Seeds in the Besan Batter

Variation:

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